We took a short couple day trip to the Hudson River Valley this week via the scenic Rt. 28 route through the Catskills. We were pleasantly surprised by peak foliage due to the higher elevation.
We came across Andes, New York (population 1, 114), perhaps the smallest town in the Catskills. We were happy to see the plethora of Harris/ Walz yard signs lining Main St. in an otherwise politically red Delaware County.
Main street Andes is lined with quaint boutiques and restaurants. The town has been successfully marketed as a tourist destination for New York City. We are told the town fills up on weekends, so we recommend coming on a weekday during peak tourist season. It is a great place to hike, fish, ski or just enjoy the outdoors.
We had dinner at the Andes Hotel, where there is a jovial crowd of locals filling up the porch and bar in the evening. The food was decent.
We stayed at The Doll House, a fully renovated victorian house on Main St. In the hamlet.
We recommend this treasure if you are planning a get away in the Catskills.
Perspectives on the Road 
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